KS3 Nurture Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Stevenage is seeking an experienced teacher to lead a Key Stage 3 nurture class. The role involves planning tailored lessons to support pupils with autism and learning difficulties, while promoting emotional regulation, communication, and independence. Benefits include a trial 4-Day Working Week, a comprehensive health package, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in special needs education.

Benefits

4-Day Working Week trial

Health and wellbeing package

Flexible benefits platform

Discounts and support schemes

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour regulation skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCPs.
• Promote pupil wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development.
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress using school systems.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching pupils with autism or learning difficulties

Job description

You will lead a small Key Stage 3 nurture class, delivering a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to individual EHCPs while promoting life skills, emotional regulation, communication, and independence. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, behaviour analysts, and pastoral staff working together to remove barriers to learning and ensure every pupil feels valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCPs
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Promote pupil wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development alongside academic progress
• Use a range of teaching strategies and assistive technologies to meet individual needs
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress using school systems
• Work closely with parents/carers and external professionals to provide holistic support
• Participate in school life, including staff meetings, CPD, and school events
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour, incidents, and pupil progress
• Contribute to curriculum planning and policy development as required

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching pupils with autism or learning difficulties
• Strong classroom management and behaviour regulation skills
• Ability to plan and adapt lessons for a range of learning styles and abilities
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
• A reflective, proactive, and solution-focused approach

Desirable

• Knowledge of TEACCH, PECS, SCERTS, or similar frameworks
• Experience in specialist or alternative provision settings
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and positive behaviour support
• Ability to deliver a nurture‑based curriculum and contribute to social/emotional learning
• Familiarity with EHCP processes and statutory reporting

Benefits

• 4‑Day Working Week trial – one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while maintaining full‑time pay
• Fully enhanced DBS and social media checks
• Health and wellbeing package including life assurance, pension scheme, and access to mental health support services
• Flexible benefits platform (Vista) allowing choice of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover, family growth support

Employer

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years diagnosed with autism. The school focuses on creating a supportive environment that fosters learning, wellbeing, inclusion, and independence. Outcomes First Group, the parent organisation, is committed to safeguarding, promoting welfare, and delivering a 4‑Day Working Week initiative to support staff work/life balance.